“I’d start walking your way
You’d start walking mine
We’d meet in the middle
‘Neath that old Georgia pine
We’d gain a lot of ground
‘Cause we’d both give a little
And their ain’t no road to long
When you meet in the middle”
–“Meet in the Middle”, Diamond Rio
For some reason the 1990’s country hit, “Meet in the Middle” by Diamond Rio, has been in my head. I haven’t heard it in a while so it is curious. Perhaps it is just contemplation on a year of division. We seem to have found so much to argue about in 2020—politics, race, policing, masks, vaccines, etc. Maybe we can change this in 2021. Maybe we can learn to hear opposing views and discuss issues civilly and intelligently? We don’t need to compromise our values, faith, or viewpoint. We simply need to understand one another—respect one another.
Everything is Spiritual. We are not the center of the Universe. We are part of something greater than self. This should be reflected in our mindset.
It is worth noting that, in the chorus of the song, both individuals are walking their own way. They are walking their way toward a common ground.
Can we do this in 2021?
Be your best today; be better tomorrow.
Carpe momento!